CTtransit Service Changes, effective November 5, 2023
Hartford
|New Britain
|New Haven
|Waterbury
|CTfastrak
CTtransit Hartford, New Britain, and CTfastrak Service Changes
For detailed information about all changes, please refer to the updated timetable for your route under Schedules on the CTtransit website.
41 – Hartford/New Britain
Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays
The downtown Hartford bus stop for Route 41 will be relocated to Main & Pearl at the Gold Building, the same bus stop used by Routes 37 & 39 which also serve Hartford Hospital and New Britain Avenue.
The schedule for Route 41 is being adjusted. Service will now operate every 30 minutes during the AM & PM peak on weekdays and every 40 minutes on weekdays during midday and on Saturdays. Night and Sunday schedules remain unchanged. Please refer to an updated timetable for more information.
59 – Locust Street
Weekdays & Saturdays
The downtown Hartford bus stop for Route 59 will be relocated to Main & Gold at Center Church. This change is being made to reduce congestion at Central Row.
82 – Tolland Street
Weekdays
The 1:03 & 6:03PM trips from Union Station to Buckland Hills will operate via Winstanley Logistics. In addition, the 4:55AM and 6:53PM trips from Buckland Hills to Hartford also will operate via Winstanley Logistics.
102 – Hartford/New Britain/Bristol
Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Route 102 will be rerouted to operate via Pine Street in Bristol, past Forestville Commons (Stop & Shop) in both directions, replacing the service previously provided by Route 502.
In addition, the schedule for Route 102 is being adjusted in preparation for the launch of the new 532 – Queen Street route (coming soon). Please refer to an updated timetable for detailed information.
502 – New Britain/Bristol
Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Route 502 will be rerouted to operate via East Main and Broad Streets in Bristol, through Forestville Center in both directions. Service to Pine Street and Forestville Commons will now be provided by CTfastrak Route 102.
In addition, Route 502 will be extended along Emmett Street, Enterprise Drive and Middle Street to South Bristol, serving destinations such as Bristol Adult Education, ESPN, Lake Compounce, Amazon, DoubleTree by Hilton and more.
Route 502 will also adopt a new schedule. Buses will now operate hourly all day including nights & weekends. Buses will depart downtown New Britain at :30 past each hour and will depart downtown Bristol at :40 past each hour. Please refer to an updated timetable for more information.
510 – South Street
Weekdays
In response to customer feedback, service to John Downey Drive will be increased from 6 trips to 12 trips per day on weekdays. Also, all trips on Route 510 will now depart from the north side of Columbus Boulevard next to Downtown New Britain Station. Please refer to an updated timetable for trip times.
542 – Bristol Hospital
Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays
The schedule for Route 542 is being revised. Buses will now depart downtown Bristol at :20 past each hour. Return trips will depart Bristol Hospital at :28 past each hour.
CTtransit Waterbury, Meriden & New Haven Service Changes
CTtransit makes schedule changes periodically to improve the overall efficiency of its service. For detailed information about all changes, please refer to the updated timetable for your route under Schedules on the CTtransit website.
470 – Waterbury/Naugatuck
Weekdays
The schedule for Route 470 is being expanded to provide service all day on weekdays. Buses will now depart from North Main Street at Waterbury Green every hour from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Return trips will depart Naugatuck Railroad Station every hour from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
472 – New Haven Road - Straitsville
Weekdays
The 10:10 a.m. trip from downtown Naugatuck to New Haven Road and return will be discontinued. Customers will be accommodated by the 10:00 a.m. trip.
The 3:00 p.m. trip from downtown Naugatuck to Crosspointe Plaza and return will be discontinued. Customers will be accommodated by the 3:20 p.m. trip.
Expanded Bus Service to Meriden
Weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Service on Meriden Routes 561, 563, 564, 565 & 566 is being expanded to operate 7 days a week including weeknights and Saturday nights. Please refer to an updated timetable for more information.
561 – Meriden Mall
Route 561 buses will now depart Meriden Transit Center every 30 to 60 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
563 – Yale Acres
Route 563 buses will now depart Meriden Transit Center every hour from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays.
564 – South Meriden
Route 564 buses will now depart Meriden Transit Center every hour from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
565 – West Main Street
Route 565 buses will now depart Meriden Transit Center every hour from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Buses will continue to provide service to Platt High School on a part-time basis.
566 – East Main Street
Route 566 buses will now depart Meriden Transit Center every hour from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buses will continue to provide service to Maloney High School, the Connecticut Depart of Children & Families and Corporate Court on a part-time basis.
New Haven Service Changes
Intermediate timepoint adjustments will be made to the following routes on weekday, Saturdays and Sundays, please refer to an updated timetable for trip-specific details:
255 - New Haven/Ansonia/Seymour
261 – Boston Post Road
Route revisions dated effective November 5, 2023, have been postponed. The bus routes listed below will operate a regular route until further notice.
- Route 228 – Whitney Avenue
- Route 238 – Dixwell Avenue
Thank you for riding with CTtransit!
Public Backed Service Expansions Now Underway!
New Bus Routes Available in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford
When the public talks, CT transit listens.
In March of this year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation implemented new bus routes, now serving communities in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford. These new bus routes will bolster connectivity and amplify coverage throughout central Connecticut.
“Public transit is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects individuals to career opportunities, businesses to customers, and communities to growth,” said General Manager of CT transit, Thomas Stringer. “A robust public transportation system is essential for driving economic impact and supporting local businesses.”
But wait, there’s more!
This service expansion is just the beginning of a series of upcoming expansions, totaling more than $18 million, proposed by Governor Ned Lamont and supported by local legislature. These new routes will provide greater access to a broader range of employment centers and career opportunities across the region, ultimately enhancing residents' career prospects and improving their quality of life.
“This major bus service expansion is the latest effort to connect customers with critical jobs, housing, and services while expanding opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—allowing people to live and commute with ease,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis. “CTDOT is grateful for the support of Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly, which responded to customer needs by investing in the expansion of our transit system.”
These new routes were, in part, discovered through feedback from community members, frontline transit workers, and key government officials.
Public Service by the Numbers:
- 4,300 community members surveyed online
- 36 community events across Connecticut
- 29 interviews with transit providers, councils of government, and transit district reps
- 10 customer focus groups
CTDOT’s Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan team gathered this wealth of responses. Based on insights from those we serve, they lead the initiative to develop public transportation innovations throughout the state. This energized team will continue responding to the needs of the people—the customers and supporters of public transit—and propose new paths forward.
Pictured left to right: Samaia Hernandez, Alicia Leite, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Lisa Rivers, and Karen Kitsis.
“As Connecticut works to be a leader in delivering major new transit investments, including CTfastrak and CTrail Hartford Line, we recognize the support and input of our transit providers and customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer. “We look forward to launching new transportation services in communities across Connecticut in the months ahead.”
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